kink Synonyms
Another word for kink
• noun (Context 1)
A sharp twist, curl, or bend in something that is otherwise straight, such as a rope, wire, hose, or strand of hair.
"Water stopped flowing because there was a tight twist in the garden hose."
• noun (Context 2)
A minor flaw, defect, or complication in a plan, system, or machine that prevents it from operating smoothly.
"The software engineers spent the weekend working out the remaining kinks before the product launch."
• noun (Context 3)
A painful cramp, spasm, or stiffness in the muscles of the neck or back.
"Sleeping on an lumpy pillow left him with a painful crick in his neck."
• noun (Context 4)
A quirk, eccentricity, or unconventional preference in a person's character, behavior, or desires.
"Every eccentric artist has a few creative kinks that set their work apart."
• verb (Context 5)
To form or cause to form a sharp twist, curl, or bend.
"Be careful when coiling the metal cable so that it does not twist."
Opposites of kink
The opposite of kink shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: